MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,679 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
fuel cap seal perishing
low parking effort in offside rear
servo hose in poor condition
underbody in poor condition
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
under body in poor condition
How Reliable is the Sunbeam Alpine?
Based on 10,414 MOT tests across 1,264 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RPO 52K is a 1971 Sunbeam Alpine in White with a 1,725cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1971 Sunbeam Alpine models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 30,440 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Sunbeam Alpine fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 303 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPO 52K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Sunbeam Alpine typically stays on UK roads for around 72 years. At 55 years old, this Sunbeam Alpine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was RPO 52K registered?
RPO 52K is a 1971 Sunbeam Alpine, first registered on 1 October 1971.
Is RPO 52K safe to buy?
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